1. Scope

1.1 This test method evaluates the lubricity (load carrying ability) of diesel fuels using a scuffling load ball-on-cylinder lubricity evaluator (SLBOCLE).

1.2 This test method is applicable to middle distillate fuels, such as Grades Low Sulfur No. 1 D, and No. 2 D diesel fuels, in accordance with Specification D 975; and other similar petroleum-based fuels which can be used in diesel engines.

Note 1- It is not known that this test method will predict the performance of all additive/fuel combinations. Additional work is underway to further establish this correlation and future revisions of thistest method may be necessary once this work is complete.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D975 Specification for Diesel Fuel Oils

D4057 Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

D4177 Practice for Automatic Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

D4306 Practice for Aviation Fuel Sample Containers for Tests Affected by Trace Contamination

D5001 Test Method for Measurement of Lubricity of Aviation Turbine Fuels by the Ball-on-Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE)

D6079 Test Method for Evaluating Lubricity of Diesel Fuels by the High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)

American Iron and Steel Institute Standard

American National Standards Institute Standard

Society of Automotive Engineers Standard

Keywords

boundary lubrication; diesel fuel; friction; lubricity; wear; BOCLE (ball-on-cylinder lubricity evaluator); Diesel engine fuel oils; Friction/frictional properties--petroleum applications; Industrial petroleum products; Lubricity/lubricating properties; Petroleum products; Scuffing load; SLBOCLE (scuffing load ball-on-cylinder lubricity evaluator); Wear testing--petroleum products;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 27.060.10 (Liquid and solid fuel burners)

DOI: 10.1520/D6078-04

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